Zhongding Sealing Parts USA Inc. will close a factory in Ohio to eliminate redundancy while it expands a distribution and technical facility in Michigan.
The American arm of the China-based Anhui Zhongding Holding Group of companies plans to shut down its engineered rubber products factory in Strasburg, eliminating the jobs of about 115 employees.
Production at the 80,000-sq.-ft. facility probably will continue until July when the site is expected to be closed, according to Steve Seketa, general manager of the rubber parts manufacturer. The plant primarily makes molded rubber goods for the automotive industry.
About 65 of those being laid off are full-time staff, and the remaining 50 are temporary workers, he said. The company notified employees of the pending layoffs early to give them additional time to search for jobs while they are still employed, he said.
Product Model | Inside Diameter | Outside Diameter | Thickness |
CF10BM IKO | 22 | 13.2max | |
CF10B IKO | 22 | 13.2max |